Import and Logistics Specialist

InterAtlas Chemical Inc.; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company is looking for a Freight Forwarding Specialist to handle freight operations and documentation, ensuring smooth communication across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in shipping and customs clearance, alongside strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing freight rates, documentation preparation, and stakeholder relationships. Competitive benefits are offered, including health and dental care, employer RRSP contributions, and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Employer RRSP contributions

Health, dental and vision care

Flexible scheduling

Personal and vacation time

Qualifications

• At least three years of freight forwarding experience, including FCL, LCL, air freight, and trucking.
• Capable of completing various shipping documentation accurately.
• Experience with international and cross-border customs clearance.
• One year of dispatching experience in container freight.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate freight rates and scheduling carriers.
• Prepare documentation for container movement.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Arrange customs clearance and distribute for third-party clients.

Skills

Freight and INCO term knowledge

Strong negotiation skills

Geographical and geopolitical knowledge

Shipping and receiving background

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

University degree or college certificate in logistics or supply chain management

Job description

About Interatlas

InterAtlas Chemical is an international trading and distribution company of intermediate chemicals used in various manufacturing processes. We source material from vendors across the globe for our North American based customers. Our annual import volume of 1800+ containers is supported by our team of 65 employees; we are an extraordinary office with big ambitions.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Flawless communication with all parties in our supply chains.
• Negotiate freight rates, freight requirements, and scheduling carriers throughout North America, as well as overseas.
• Prepare accurate documentation to support the movement of containers.
• Coordinate necessary action plans with the appropriate departments.
• Understanding transportation and industry market conditions throughout the world and communicating issues that could impact operations.
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for the timely, accurate and appropriate escalation of issues.
• Arranging custom clearance, distribution and invoicing for third party clients.

Qualifications That Are Important To Us

• At least three years of freight forwarding experience comprising of the following:
• FCL and LCL import and export ocean freight.
• Air import and export.
• US Domestic trucking experience.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately, including, but not limited to: BL, HBL, AWB, PL, COA, COO, DGD
• At least two years of international and cross border customs clearance
• Deep understanding of various filing such as, AES filing (export) and ISF filing (import)
• Canadian (B3) and American (CBP3461) clearance documentation understanding
• At least one year of dispatching experience with drayage (container freight) in all markets including USEC, USWC, PNW, and GULF; Over the road FTL and LTL
• Accurately prepare DOT, DGD, IATA documentation
• Tracking and tracing vessels, airlines, rail, as well as terminals for cargo availability
• Accounting knowledge in terms of payables/receivables etc.
• Gathering and negotiating rates for sales of ocean freight, airfreight, drayage, OTR, warehousing and storage, and accessorials.
• A university degree or college certificate specializing in logistics or supply chain management is an advantage, but not a necessity.

Knowledge & Skills To Succeed

• Freight and INCO term knowledgeable.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Geographical and geopolitical knowledge.
• Shipping and receiving, and warehousing background is required.
• Strong priority setting, multitasking and time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and with a group of others.
• Comfortable working with various computer software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Experience in the chemical industry will be helpful but not required.

What We Can Offer You

• Employer RRSP contributions.
• Health, dental and vision care.
• Other financial rewards are considered based on individual and company performance.
• Full-time hours and flexible scheduling.
• Personal and vacation time.
• Salary commensurate with experience.